Method of dyeing eyebrows and eyelashes



Patented Nov. 22, 1932 UNITED STATES LOUISE NORRIS, OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI METHOD OF DYEING EYEBROWS .AND EYELASHES No Drawing.

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plated by the invention.

One of the primary objects of the invention is the provision of proper solutions and agents which are used in the various steps of the method, said solutions being new in the particular use to which they are put and novel in their function as regards the dyeing of both eyebrows and eyelashes.

Another prime object of the present invent-ion is the contemplation of a method of dyeing the eyelashes and eyebrows which includes steps of treating and protecting areas immediately adjacent the parts to be dyed, such steps being necessary in following the invention and highly important in carrying out the treatment in accordance with the invention as disclosed herein.

Minor objects of the invention including specific ingredients and the manner and way of using, will appear during the course of the following specification describing but one manner of following the method.

It is well known in the art that the tedious and dangerous operation of dyeing eyebrows and eyelashes involves care and painstaking manipulation of the dye to be applied.

In many instances, the operation and method is so involved that the semi-skilled operator cannot carry out the application and procure desired results.

It is one of the important aims of this invention, therefore, to provide an extremely simple, sanitary, and safe method which takes but a short time to perform and accomplishes a very desirable result.

The eyebrows and eyelashes of the patron should be closely inspected for diseased conditions of the skin close thereto, and in the event of such condition, proper treatment made before starting the method contemplated by this invention. For instance, granulated eyelids and acidity of the skin should be detected and treated. Such treatment, however, does not constitute a step in this method.

Application filed July 24, 1930. Serial No. 470,545.

As the first step, the area immediately adjacent the eyebrows and eyelashes should be thoroughly sterilized through the use of the specifically prepared lotion or agent including 10% silver iodide and 5% silver nuclei- 5; nate. Silver iodide is the efl'ective preventive of infection, but does not have suflicient color to reveal where it has been applied. Silver nucleinate is an antiseptic, has a soothing effect, and contributes color enough to define the area treated. This agent particularly sterilizes the area close to the hairs to be dyed and prepares that portion for the application of the next mixture which should consist of 20% sterile olive oil and 80% min- 65, eral oil such as lanolin (adeps lanae anhydrous) When mixing these oils, an anti-decomposition agent should be used to prevent the same from becoming rancid. The lanolin alone will not remain liquid for applying without the use of an accompanying ingredient having desirable qualities such as the olive oil.

It is obvious from the nature of this solution that it will form an acid-proof protecting coating, fill the pores of the skin and guard against an attack thereon by the dye either with respect to discoloration or burning.

As the third essential step in the method, the dye is mixed to the consistency of a light paste and applied through the use of a brush or orange stick. The dye carries the proper coloring matter, and its base may include carbonate of magnesia or any such substance that will form a paste. This dye is applied and allowed to remain until the desired color is reached.

While the method may be practiced with the eyes open the operator or user of this method may apply an absorbent pad saturated with the sterilizing solution immediately below the lashes of the lower lid of the eyes. The presence of this pad and solution safeguards the parts about the eyelashes and absorbs surplus dye. It also forms a rest for and elevates the lower lashes so that they will be dyed with the upper lashes when the eyes are closed.

The ingredients for solutions set down herein have been designated by the regular pharmaceutical names. Substitution may be used providing the functions are the same and providing they allow reaching the same result. As an example argyrol may be used in place of silver nucleinate.

After the dye has acted upon the hair to the desired extent, the sterilizing solution is again brought into play, and the surplus dye and protecting coating of olive oil and lanolin is removed through its use. A thorough washing of the eyes both inside and out should be carried out with this solution until all traces of surplus dye is removed.

After this step, the entire area including the dyed eyelashes and eyebrows should be cleansed by a mild soap solution.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is:

1. The method of dyeing eyelashes which comprises coating the skin area immediately adjacent the eyelashes to be dyed with a protecting solution containing sterile olive oil and lanoline to protect the area against the action of the dye, applying the dye to the eyelashes, and removing the coating 2. The method of dyeing eyelashes which comprises coating the skin area immediately adjacent the eyelashes to be dyed with a protecting solution containing olive oil and lanoline to protect the area against the action of the dye, applying a nontoxic dye in paste form to the eyelashes and allowing the same i to remain until it has transmitted color to the eyelashes, and then removing said protecting solution and surplus dye.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto atfix my signature.

LOUISE NORRIS. 

